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We were delighted to hear that Aruba's endemic burrowing owls (called “shocos” by locals) were voted in as an official National Symbol by parliament on September 23rd, 2014. That means the birds and their habitats will now be protected by law.

“One Happy Island” is delighted to welcome over one million visitors per year, many of them repeat guests, but considering that this little rock encompasses only 70 square miles, that kind of human traffic can take a toll on the environment.

Aruba has four species of endangered sea turtles returning to its beaches each year to nest between March and October: the leatherback, the loggerhead, the green, and the hawksbill. And they all need human help.

As the most tourism-reliant country in the Caribbean, Aruba wants to keep their visitors happy. But it appears the success of a tourism product is intrinsically tied to the contentment of the local people who provide it.

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It’s no secret that our oceans are in crisis. Especially on a small isolated rock in the Caribbean like Aruba that welcomes over one million visitors per year. Keeping the beaches, waters, and reefs... Continue Reading...

In 2015 Ali Williams met Christopher Stuart through a mutual friend who thought they might hit it off. The friend was right. And a year and a half later, Chris proposed and Ali accepted! They are... Continue Reading...

When it comes to music, it’s easy to see that Aruba’s got talent on the local scene—from the Carnival parades and competitions to the live bands in the bars and resorts—this island really moves with... Continue Reading...